Best Highrises 2014/2015

The International Highrise Award 2014

Auteur:Peter Cachola Schmal

Uitgever:PRESTEL

ISBN: 978-3-7913-5400-2

Thirty in 2014 built skyscrapers from around the world are celebrated by this 10th anniversary edition of the International High-Rise Awards.

Every year it seems another 'world’s tallest building' is planned or completed, signaling its city’s prominence as a modern Mecca of industry and civilization. As proven by this compendium of the best in high-rise architecture from the past two years, sustainability, energy, cost efficiency, and userfriendly design can distinguish a run-of-the-mill skyscraper from a landmark building.

Through photographs, illustrations, and architectural drawings, this collection of magnificent structures focuses on the evolution of high-rise architecture away from the classic office building and towards mixed use projects that will shape the appearance and livability of cities around the world.

Thirty in 2014 built skyscrapers from around the world are celebrated by this 10th anniversary edition of the International High-Rise Awards.

Every year it seems another 'world’s tallest building' is planned or completed, signaling its city’s prominence as a modern Mecca of industry and civilization. As proven by this compendium of the best in high-rise architecture from the past two years, sustainability, energy, cost efficiency, and userfriendly design can distinguish a run-of-the-mill skyscraper from a landmark building.

Through photographs, illustrations, and architectural drawings, this collection of magnificent structures focuses on the evolution of high-rise architecture away from the classic office building and towards mixed use projects that will shape the appearance and livability of cities around the world.